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John Abel Shields 1747–1833 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 February 1747

Birth Location: Sussex, Delaware, USA

Death Date: 7 May 1833

Death Location: Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Shields

Mother: Mary Chipman

Spouse(s): Grace Freeman

Children(s): John Shields

In 1747, John Abel Shields entered the world in Sussex, Delaware, USA, born to John Stalker Shields And Mary Chipman. In 1790, John Abel Shields resided in Stokes, North Carolina, United States. John Abel Shields married Grace Freeman, and had children including John Shields. John Abel Shields passed away in 1833 in Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1747, John Abel Shields entered the world in Sussex, Delaware, USA, born to John Stalker Shields And Mary Chipman.
  • In 1790, John Abel Shields resided in Stokes, North Carolina, United States.
  • John Abel Shields married Grace Freeman, and had children including John Shields.
  • John Abel Shields passed away in 1833 in Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shields
1719–1784
Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia
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Mary Chipman
1725–1782
Birth Location: Kingston, Massachusetts
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Spouses(s)

Grace Freeman
1750–1830
Birth Location: Sussex, Delaware, United States
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Children(s)

John Shields
1775–1856
Birth Location: North Carolina
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John Shields's Ancestors

Self
John Shields
1747–1833
Birth Place: Sussex, Delaware, USA
Parents
John Stalker Shields
1719–1784
Accomack, Virginia
Mary Chipman
1725–1782
Kingston, Massachusetts
Grandparents
DELIGHT (twin) Shields
1696–1743
Williamsburg, James, Virginia
JERUSHA Stalker
1700–1743
Williamsburg, York Co, VA
SETH Chipman
1697–1766
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
PRISCILLA Bradford
1686–1732
Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM III
1630–1699
Mary Mason
1668–1700
Penn Stalker
1677–1768
Alice Perry
1680–
Samuel Chipman
1661–1723
Sarah Cobb
1663–1743
John Bradford
1653–1736
Mercy Warren
1653–1747
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Shields
1600–1655
Mary Sholes
1610–
JOHN Chipman
1621–1708
HOPE Howland
1629–1683
Henry Cobb
1596–1679
Sarah Hinckley
1629–1698
William, Bradford
1624–1703
Alice Richards
1627–1671
Joseph Warren
1626–1689
Priscilla Faunce
1633–1707

John Shields's Descendants

1.
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John (Abel) Shields (7 February 1747–7 May 1833) m. Grace Freeman (22 Sep 1750–20 May 1830)
  1. 1. John Shields 1775–1856 m. Martha Haisley 1780–1850
    1. 1. Ezekial (Monroe) Shields 1819–1863 m. Frances (E) White 1818–1901

John Shields's Timeline

9 Records

1747
7 February 1747
Birth of John Abel Shields in Sussex, Delaware, USA
Sussex, Delaware, USA
1773
23 September 1773
Age 26
John Abel Shields was married in Sussex County, DE
Sussex County, DE
1790
1790
Age 43
John Abel Shields resided here in Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 53
John Abel Shields resided here in Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina
Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 63
John Abel Shields resided here in Salem, Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Salem, Stokes, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 73
John Abel Shields resided here in Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 83
John Abel Shields resided here in Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Stokes, North Carolina, USA
1833
7 May 1833
Age 86
Death of John Abel Shields in Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 93
John Abel Shields resided here in Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Stokes, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 February 1747
    Event Place: Sussex, Delaware, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1747; Birth city: Sussex County; Birth state: DE
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 September 1773
    Event Place: Sussex County, DE

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Stokes, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 551; Image: 318; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 620; Image: 628; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Salem, Stokes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Salem, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: 43; Page: 599; Image: 00281; Family History Library Film: 0337916

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Stokes, North Carolina; Page: 368; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 350

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Stokes, North Carolina; Page: 285; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 125; Family History Film: 0018091

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Deep River District, Stokes, North Carolina; Roll: 372; Page: 160; Image: 327; Family History Library Film: 0018098

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1833
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1747; Birth city: Sussex County; Birth state: DE
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